Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos have about $4.57 million left in workable salary cap space to sign a front-line free agent. The team currently sits at $90.2 million against the $102 million salary cap. That includes the team's recent re-signings of RB Ron Dayne, DL Gerard Warren, and TE Mike Leach. The team will need to make sure there is space to sign players they pick on draft day.

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos LS Mike Leach could sign a new, four-year contract that includes a $300,000 signing bonus as early as Saturday, March 11. "I think they realize I've done a good job for them, and they wanted to reward me and make sure I'm here for a few years," said Leach, who doubles as a tight end. "It's not a lottery deal, but I'm happy with it."

Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos C/LS Mike Leach worked at tight end Wednesday, Aug. 3, and made several nice receptions. "I was getting a lot more reps today," Leach said. "Like they say, you've always got to be ready; you're only a play away. They threw me in there, and I thought I did pretty well." Earlier in the offseason head coach Mike Shanahan said the team would like to expand Leach's role in the offense.

Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports the Denver Broncos' coaching staff would like to see LS Mike Leach contribute more as a tight end this year. "First and foremost - and Mike knows this - his ability to long snap is why he's here," general manager Ted Sundquist said. "The more he can do, and the ability to help us out at the tight end position in a pinch in games and in practice, the better. But also, he needs to be able to keep mentally sharp enough."